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Dec 5, 2023 Event
Nanakusa no Sekku
On January 7th, the Jinjitsu-no-sekku, also known as the Human Day Festival, is celebrated. During this festival, people gather seven varieties of young greens, symbolizing...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka City’s New Startup System
In a strategic move to foster entrepreneurial growth, Fukuoka City is revamping its startup support system. Starting next April, the city will integrate two of its key startup faci...
Dec 5, 2023 Local News
Chain Incident at Fukuoka School
In a disturbing event at a private middle school in Fukuoka City, two senior students have been sent to family court for their involvement in a bullying incident involving a freshm...
Dec 4, 2023 Event
February Hanagata Kabuki at Hakataza
This February, Hakataza Theater proudly presents an extraordinary kabuki performance starring the renowned Matsumoto Koshiro alongside Ichikawa Somegoro, who graces...
Dec 1, 2023 Event
Hatsukoshin Festival
On the auspicious first "Kanoe-saru" day of the year, known as Hatsu Koshin, a festival steeped in deep cultural significance unfolds. It’s a day when crowds gather at the shrine.....
Dec 1, 2023 Event
Toka Ebisu New Year Festival
At the heart of Fukuoka's festive calendar lies the Toka Ebisu Shrine's New Year Festival, celebrated in honor of the deity revered for blessing businesses with...
Dec 1, 2023 Event
Winter Peonies in Hakozaki Shrine
Nestled along the pathway to Hakozaki Shrine, the esteemed Winter Peony Festival unfurls its beauty in the "Flower Garden" through early February. This exquisite garden, adorned wi...
Dec 1, 2023 Event
Tama Seseri
Steeped in over six centuries of tradition, Hakata's New Year festival stands as a venerable testament to Japan's rich cultural heritage, famed for its unique method of...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
Fukuoka’s Yatai Culture Booms with 10 Billion Yen Impact
The economic impact of Fukuoka City's famous food stalls, known as Yatai, has significantly increased, surpassing 10 billion yen annually. A study conducted by a private research f...
Dec 1, 2023 Local News
JR Kyushu Launches Driverless Trains on Kashii Line
JR Kyushu is set to introduce autonomous train operation on the Kashii Line in Fukuoka Prefecture from March next year. This initiative, the first of its kind within...
